OT - What Other College Teams Do You All Follow?

Submitted by maizeonblueaction on

Out of curiosity, what other teams do people on the board follow? If you have a team other than Michigan, is that due to having attended another institution for undergrad/grad school, or family ties, or some other random reason?

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bamf16

July 18th, 2016 at 7:39 PM ^

Pitt as well for me.  My old man went there and I can't wait for the rebirth of the Pitt/Penn State rivalry.  I branched out though and found my own team because of some Heisman trophy winning WR who wore a really cool helmet!

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wahooverine

July 18th, 2016 at 5:25 PM ^

UVA, my undergraduate and home state institution. (I have an mba and another master's from UM btw).  Hoping Bronco Mendenhall can restore us to respectability.  

 

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mm92.

July 18th, 2016 at 5:25 PM ^

My Dad is from Louisiana and I have still have family down there so I follow LSU a little bit.

It helps that, although a little goofy, Les is a Michigan guy.

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Candor for Sale

July 18th, 2016 at 5:26 PM ^

Eastern Kentucky University because I work there. (and I would never root for UK in anything even while living in Lexington)

Also, Kevin Koger is the EKU wide receivers coach.

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Cali Wolverine

July 18th, 2016 at 5:32 PM ^

...the first year I started going to games was Matt Leinhart's first year at QB...hard not to get hooked with Pete Carrol as head coach. The rest was history. I have twice had to wear my block M hat and Woodson jersey to Michigan v USC Rose Bowl Games...but after Michigan, I follow USC the most. Going to Dallas to to see Bama play USC this year...unfortunately this is not the same USC that used to curb stomp SEC teams.

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RGard

July 18th, 2016 at 5:40 PM ^

I grew up in Pittsburgh.  Many family members attended Pitt and or graduated from there.  That and the scumbag Penn State apologists for child abuse enablers hate Pitt so that is more than enough reason to cheer for Pitt.  Especially this year and next.

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cincygoblue

July 18th, 2016 at 5:42 PM ^

Brian Kelly's last year at Cincy was my freshman year...was also the last year I followed the team closely.

With the success of minor league soccer in UC's stadium this year I'd be surprised if they haven't considered dropping football and selling the stadium to the club if they can reach MLS. Long shot but possible.



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ST3

July 18th, 2016 at 5:44 PM ^

I've tried really hard to be interested in UCLA since they are the closest team geographically to me that wasn't involved in the phantom touchdown, employed Pete Carroll, or is an acronym for university of spoiled children, but going to games there is just so boring. Yes, the Rose Bowl is beautiful, but it's like going to the beach or a nature walk. You enjoy the beauty of the place, but it's not terribly exciting.

I used to root for Northwestern when I was a kid because I liked rooting for the underdog and they were always the underdog, but since they've been good under Barnett and Fitz and another guy I'm forgetting about, I haven't cared as much about them.

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CRISPed in the DIAG

July 19th, 2016 at 11:42 AM ^

I'm sure it happens.  In NC I'm in the middle of the UNC/Duke thing and genuinely appreciate basketball when both are doing well at the same time. Some folks get downright religious about it. Nobody digs NC State unless you went there, which makes me kind of sad for them - they aren't clinging to the notion that they are powerful academically or athletically.

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Jack Hammer

July 18th, 2016 at 5:49 PM ^

Between this thread and the White Knight thread I feel like someone is trying to sniff out dissent.  But why...?   Frank:  I need to go to Utah.

 

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madmaxweb

July 18th, 2016 at 5:54 PM ^

For some reason I've always been a Nevada fan. I've never been to the state but I just have enjoyed watching them when they are on at 10:30 on the east coast.



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Rabbit21

July 19th, 2016 at 10:12 AM ^

I grew up in northern Nevada and have a lot of friends who went to UNR, so I like rooting for them when they're on the late night game and it's not a direct contrast with the Air Force game.  I don't really follow them per se, but I feel compelled to root for the home state school when I can.

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WBALLZ

July 18th, 2016 at 6:03 PM ^

None. Not enough time in the day for another. I do however collect basketball shorts from other non big ten universities that I have visited.



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Hugh

July 18th, 2016 at 6:03 PM ^

My parents went (and met) there. I also have a lot of relatives that graduated from Auburn.

 I also watch Oregon because it is the local professional team. 

When I get a chance, I watch Utah State. I spent eleven years there on the staff and knew a number of players from USU that played in the NFL; including Altie Taylor, half back for the Lions. 

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somewittyname

July 18th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^

I thought I might get into Texas football when I came here for grad school. Went to a couple games and realized I just didn't care. Actually found myself rooting for Rice in a game because Sam McGuffie was on their team.

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ChicagoBigHouse

July 18th, 2016 at 6:18 PM ^

I live in columbus, so I follow OSU.  I go to a game a year, but don't root for them.  My GF is an OSU alumna and goes to 5-7 U of M games a year with me.  

I try to be supportive, but I just can't root for them. She roots for Michigan very hard though.  Admirable.  I just try to comment on the X's and O's during OSU games because I like the style of their offense.

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